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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.66, 394.24 and 167.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.66, 394.24 and 167.66 is: 231.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.66 : 394.24 = 167.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.66/394.24 = 167.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.66x = 394.24 × 167.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.66x = 66,098.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,098.28/285.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.39

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